Veer Arjun

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Bollywood poster for sale of the old Indian mythology movie Veer Arjun (1977).

This is an actual surviving original Bollywood poster of the 1977 Hindi film that was based on the legendary story of Prince Arjuna from the ancient Indian epic of the Mahabharata.

Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Indian mythology poster features an interesting combination technique in the design of its artwork. Still photographs have been over painted with deep colors, giving this old Bollywood poster a vivid appearance.

In this Bollywood poster, Arjuna is seen taking the blessings of Lord Shree Krishna while a battle ensues in the background.

Printed and circulated during the initial first release of the film (early 1990s), this old Hindi film poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Hindi film poster features a stunning image of actor Jackie Shroff engaged in battle.

1942: A Love Story is a landmark film in Indian cinema, making this old Hindi movie poster highly collectible!

The period film was set in the year 1942, at a time when India was under British rule. The award winning, timeless music of the film was composed by one of the greatest music directors in the history of Indian cinema, Rahul Dev Burman (RD Burman aka Pancham Da).

1942: A Love Story was released after the demise of master music composer RD Burman. He was awarded posthumously for his brilliant compositions in the film, winning his third and last Filmfare Award. The film was the first Bollywood movie to use Dolby Sound and became a milestone in sound engineering, paving the way for use of the format in subsequent films.

The film’s highly acclaimed music composed by music director R.D. Burman with lyrics by Javed Akhtar bagged several Filmfare Awards. Songs from the film, most notably “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh” and “Kuch Na Kaho” are fondly remembered and played till today.

1942: A Love Story was one of the first Bollywood films to be given a U/A rating as it featured a kissing scene, which was deemed by the censor board as inappropriate for young children.

Printed and circulated during the initial first release of the film (early 1990s), this Bollywood film poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Bollywood poster features a stunning image of the lead couple Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala in a passionate embrace.

1942: A Love Story was one of the first Bollywood films to be given a U/A rating as it featured a kissing scene, which was deemed by the censor board as inappropriate for young children. It is this very kissing scene featuring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala that is depicted in a large photographic still in this old Bollywood poster.

1942: A Love Story is a landmark film in Indian cinema, making this Bollywood poster highly collectible!

The period film was set in the year 1942, at a time when India was under British rule. The award winning, timeless music of the film was composed by one of the greatest music directors in the history of Indian cinema, Rahul Dev Burman (RD Burman aka Pancham Da).

1942: A Love Story was released after the demise of master music composer RD Burman. He was awarded posthumously for his brilliant compositions in the film, winning his third and last Filmfare Award. The film was the first Bollywood movie to use Dolby Sound and became a milestone in sound engineering, paving the way for use of the format in subsequent films.

The film’s highly acclaimed music composed by music director R.D. Burman with lyrics by Javed Akhtar bagged several Filmfare Awards. Songs from the film, most notably “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh” and “Kuch Na Kaho” are fondly remembered and played till today.

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This is an actual surviving original Bollywood poster of the blockbuster 2001 period film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker that starred Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne in lead roles.

An Indian epic sports-drama, Lagaan became the third Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film after Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay! (1988), making this Bollywood movie poster highly collectible!

Lagaan received critical acclaim and bagged eight National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards, nine Screen Awards and ten IIFA Awards. It was included in Empire Magazine’s “100 Best Films of World Cinema,” Time Magazine’s “All-TIME 25 Best Sports Movies” and was also the only Indian film to be listed on Channel 4’s “50 Films to See Before you Die.”

Printed and circulated somewhere during the original first release run of the film in 2001, this Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Superstar Aamir Khan is seen prominently at the center of this glossy Lagaan poster. He is flanked by Gracy Singh on one side and British actress Rachel Shelley on the other. The subtitle of the film is seen at the bottom of this Bollywood movie poster with the words, “Once upon a time in India,” giving away the period setting of the film.

The highly acclaimed soundtrack of Lagaan was composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Held as one of A.R. Rahman’s finest compositions, the soundtrack became a rage throughout the nation upon its release. Songs like “Mitwa” and “Chale Chalo” are fondly remembered and played till today.

Taal

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Old Bollywood poster of the blockbuster Hindi film, Taal (1999) for sale.

This is an actual surviving Bollywood movie poster of the 1999 musical romance that starred Anil Kapoor (of Slumdog Millionaire fame), Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.

Taal was the highest grossing film of the year in overseas markets – becoming a massive success in both the US and UK. It became the first Indian film to reach the top 20 on Variety’s box office list, making this Taal movie poster highly collectible!

Taal won several Filmfare awards – most notably the Best Music Director Award for AR Rahman’s brilliant compositions in the film. Songs from the film became a rage throughout the nation at the time of the film’s release. The soundtrack of the film made it to the “Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks of All Time” list. Tracks like “Taal Se Taal Mila” and “Ramta Jogi” are counted as AR Rahman’s finest and played till today.

Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film somewhere in the late 1990s, this old Bollywood poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Large photographic close ups of Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai are seen on the top in this old Bollywood poster in black and white. Akshaye Khanna is seen in a smaller still colored photograph at the bottom of this glossy Bollywood movie poster.

The title of the film appears in striking typography in Devanagari Hindi font at the bottom. This Bollywood film poster appears predominantly in black and white (except for the title and the colored photograph at the bottom).

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This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1970 film that was produced and directed by the showman of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor.

This film, like many others released under the banner of RK Productions, starred Raj Kapoor in the lead role. In this classic, Raj Kapoor essayed the role of a circus clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Mera Naam Joker also marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor, making this poster highly collectible.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this Mera Naam Joker poster was originally designed for publicity of the film’s subsequent release in Delhi but never ended up being used.

This Raj Kapoor movie poster was originally designed in hand painted canvas format by a small time art studio in Delhi, giving it a very quirky appearance.

A hand drawn portrait of Raj Kapoor holding the iconic Mera Naam Joker doll is seen prominently in this Mera Naam Joker movie poster. The sensational kissing scene between Raj Kapoor and Russian actress Kseniya Ryabinkina is seen in a smaller hand painted rendition at the bottom.

Smaller hand painted portraits of the film’s stellar star cast of male supporting actors such as Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Dara Singh and Rajendra Kumar are also seen in this Mera Naam Joker film poster.

Mera Naam Joker reportedly took six years to make and was funded by Raj Kapoor’s personal savings. The film was declared a flop at the box office but has attained cult status over the years and earned the praise of critics.

Dream Girl

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Vintage Bollywood poster for sale of the hit Hindi film Dream Girl (1977).

This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1977 film directed by Pramod Chakravorty that starred the Dream Girl of Indian cinema Hema Malini in the pivotal role. Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra and Prem Chopra also starred in the film.

Hema Malini earned the moniker of Dream Girl during her debut in 1968, which eventually inspired the title of the film.

Printed and circulated subsequent to the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1980s), this vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film for a local release run in Delhi but never ended up being used.

This hand drawn Bollywood poster features a stunning rendition of the Dream Girl of Bollywood, Hema Malini in a dancing pose. The poster is set against a light blue background. A large close up portrait of actor Dharmendra is seen in the background of this Dream Girl movie poster. The quirky manner in which the faces of the stars have been painted is typical of old vintage Bollywood posters in Delhi.

The soundtrack of the film was composed by music composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The title song of the film, “Dream Girl” sung by Kishore Kumar is fondly remembered and played till today.

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This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1981 film that marked the Bollywood debut of Sunil Dutt’s son, Sanjay Dutt.

Rocky was produced and directed by actor Sunil Dutt, who also played a cameo role in the film. Tina Munim Ambani played Sanjay Dutt’s love interest in Rocky, while Reena Roy, Amjad Khan, Raakhee and Shakti Kapoor played supporting characters.

Printed and circulated subsequent to the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1980s), this old Hindi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film for a local release run in Delhi but never ended up being used.

This quirky hand drawn Bollywood poster features a large artistic rendition of actor Sanjay Dutt (who plays the pivotal role of Rocky in the film) on the top. The poster is set against a starry blue background. Tina Munim Ambani is seen lying down on a motorbike below. Smaller images of supporting actors Reena Roy, Amjad Khan and Raakhee are also seen on this Rocky Bollywood poster.

Delhi Bollywood poster painter Ranjeet’s signature is seen on the right hand corner of this Rocky Sanjay Dutt poster. The quirky manner in which the faces of the stars have been painted is typical of hand drawn Bollywood posters in Delhi.

Rocky was released only four days after the death of Sunil Dutt’s wife and Sanjay Dutt’s mother, Nargis. A seat was left vacant at the premiere of the film as a befitting tribute to her. The soundtrack of the film was composed by R D Burman and became a rage throughout the nation at the time of its release. Songs like “Doston Ko Salam,” “Aa Dekhen Zara” and “Kya Yehi Pyar Hai” are fondly remembered and played till today.

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This is an actual surviving publicity poster of the 1972 film that featured the Dream Girl of Indian cinema, Hema Malini in an unforgettable double role. Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar also starred in this 1972 Bollywood comedy that was directed by Ramesh Sippy.

The film’s success made the phrase “Seeta Aur Geeta” a moniker of sorts to refer to sisters in India. Hema Malini won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Seeta aur Geeta, making this vintage Bollywood poster highly collectible.

Printed and circulated subsequent to the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1970s), this old Hindi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film for a local release run in Delhi but never ended up being used.

This quirky hand drawn Bollywood poster features a large closeup of Dharmendra holding a pistol in his hand. Dream Girl Hema Malini appears twice in this vintage Bollywood poster in two different avatars to depict the double role plot of the film. Actor Sanjeev Kumar is seen in a smaller rendition at the bottom of this Seeta Aur Geeta poster.

Delhi Bollywood poster painter Amar’s signature is seen on the right hand corner of this vintage Bollywood poster. The action sequences captured in smaller stick figures in the background and the pistol wielding actors in the foreground are typical of hand drawn Bollywood posters in Delhi.

Seeta aur Geeta tells the story of identical twins separated at birth. The film was written by Salim-Javed and it’s music composed by R.D. Burman.

Seeta aur Geeta is one among several Bollywood films that feature a similar plot surrounding the reunion of long lost identical twins. Most notable among these was Ram Aur Shyam starring Dilip Kumar in a double role.

The Chaplin Revue

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Vintage original Charlie Chaplin movie poster of the cult classic, The Chaplin Revue (1959) for sale.

This is an actual surviving poster of the 1959 classic, The Chaplin Revue, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).

The Chaplin Revue is a 1959 film comprising three silent films made by Charlie Chaplin, namely A Dog’s Life, Shoulder Arms and The Pilgrim, with all three films starring Chaplin’s iconic character, The Tramp.

After his last three films, namely Monsieur Verdoux, Limelight and A King in New York failed to attain universal acclaim, Charlie Chaplin’s star power was fading. The Chaplin Revue was an effort to revive his role as The Tramp for modern audiences.

The Chaplin Revue was critically acclaimed when released in 1959, making this original Charlie Chaplin movie poster highly collectible.

Designed, printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film’s release in India, this Charlie Chaplin movie poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.

This original Charlie Chaplin India poster features Charlie Chaplin in his trademark Tramp character. Set against a light green background, the poster carries an announcement at the top that reads, “World’s Funniest Things Happen With Chaplin & He Makes The World Laugh!.”

The letter C is capitalized in a large stylized font and makes for an interesting design when juxtaposed with still photographs within.

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Featured here for sale is a Sholay Hindi movie poster circulated during a very recent screening of the greatest film ever made in Indian cinema. Printed and circulated very recently, this Sholay Hindi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of a recent re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

Sholay has an unbeaten record for running for over five consecutive years after being released. The film enjoys a cult following in India and its dialogues are often quoted in various media. It is widely believed that Sholay is the highest grossing Indian film of all time when adjusted for inflation, making this Sholay Hindi movie poster highly collectible!

The greatest villain of all time Amjad Khan who plays the iconic character of Gabbar Singh is seen prominently in this Sholay Hindi movie poster at the center. He is flanked by superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra who are both seen holding guns. A smaller still photograph of actor Sanjeev Kumar is seen on the top of this Sholay Hindi movie poster.

Sholay is the highest grossing film of all time in Indian cinema and unanimously regarded as the greatest film ever made in Bollywood. Declared as the “Film of the Millennium” by BBC India in 1999, Sholay is an unforgettable classic that has become almost synonymous with ‘masala’ in Indian cinema. Its characters such as Jai, Veeru, Basanti, Thakur & Gabbar Singh have been etched into history.

Sholay holds a record of 60 golden jubilees across India, and was the first film in India to celebrate a silver jubilee at over 100 theaters. Sholay was the longest running film in Indian cinema until Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) broke its record of 286 weeks in 2001. In January 2014 a 3D version of Sholay was released.

The soundtrack of the film composed by R. D. Burman became a stellar success. Songs such as “Yeh Dosti” and “Mehbooba Mehbooba” are fondly remembered and played till today.

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Featured here for sale is a Sholay original movie poster circulated during a very recent screening of the greatest film ever made in Indian cinema. Printed and circulated very recently, this Sholay Hindi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of a recent re-release of the film but never ended up being used.

Sholay has an unbeaten record for running for over five consecutive years after being released. The film enjoys a cult following in India and its dialogues are often quoted in various media. It is widely believed that Sholay is the highest grossing Indian film of all time when adjusted for inflation, making this Sholay film poster highly collectible!

The greatest villain of all time Amjad Khan who plays the iconic character of Gabbar Singh is seen prominently in this Sholay movie poster along with Dharmendra at the center. The photographic still is taken from the climax of the film. A solo still photograph of superstar Amitabh Bachchan holding a gun is seen alongside in this Sholay original movie poster. A still photograph from the iconic song “Yeh Dosti” is seen at the corner of the poster. Smaller pictures of Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar and Hema Malini are seen on the top of this Sholay poster.

Sholay is the highest grossing film of all time in Indian cinema and unanimously regarded as the greatest film ever made in Bollywood. Declared as the “Film of the Millennium” by BBC India in 1999, Sholay is an unforgettable classic that has become almost synonymous with ‘masala’ in Indian cinema. Its characters such as Jai, Veeru, Basanti, Thakur & Gabbar Singh have been etched into history.

Sholay holds a record of 60 golden jubilees across India, and was the first film in India to celebrate a silver jubilee at over 100 theaters. Sholay was the longest running film in Indian cinema until Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) broke its record of 286 weeks in 2001. In January 2014 a 3D version of Sholay was released.

The soundtrack of the film composed by R. D. Burman became a stellar success. Songs such as “Yeh Dosti” and “Mehbooba Mehbooba” are fondly remembered and played till today.

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This is an actual surviving Shahrukh Khan poster of the 1998 Hindi film KKHH that featured the “King of Bollywood” in the lead role opposite actress Kajol. Rani Mukerji and superstar Salman Khan also starred in the film.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH) starred the popular on-screen pair of Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol and marked the directorial debut of Karan Johar. The film was extremely successful in India and abroad, becoming the highest grossing Indian film of the year and the third highest grossing Indian film ever behind Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was the first Bollywood film to enter the UK cinema top ten and was the highest grossing Indian film ever outside of India, until its record was broken by Karan Johar’s next directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai swept all major categories at the 1999 Filmfare Awards, becoming the third Indian film to win all four major awards (Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress) at Filmfare, making this Kuch Kuch Hota Hai movie poster, highly collectible!

Printed and circulated somewhere in late 1990s, this glossy Kuch Kuch Hota Hai movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

A stunning close up of Kajol is seen on the left hand side of this KKHH poster. Shah Rukh Khan is seen in a dancing pose alongside.

The soundtrack of the film became a rage throughout the nation. Songs like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Koi Mil Gaya” are played till today.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood poster of the 2000 Hindi film written and directed by Aditya Chopra that featured the “King of Bollywood,” superstar Shahrukh Khan in the lead role. The greatest actor in Indian cinema, superstar Amitabh Bachchan played a supporting role in the film.

Mohabbatein is the first film to feature superstars Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan together, making this Mohabbatein Hindi movie poster highly collectible!

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film somewhere in 2000, this Mohabbatein movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Produced by Yash Chopra, Mohabbatein was Aditya Chopra’s second directorial venture after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Filmed partly in the UK, Mohabbatein also starred six young debutantes Uday Chopra, Jugal Hansraj, Jimmy Shergill, Shamita Shetty, Kim Sharma and Preeti Jhangiani. Aishwarya Rai also made a special appearance in the film.

Stunning close ups of superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are seen on the top of this Mohabbatein movie poster. A photographic still of the six newcomers appears at the bottom. An announcement at the top when translated reads “Some love stories … live forever.”

The film was a massive commercial as well as critical success. Shah Rukh Khan won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his role as music teacher “Raj Aryan Malhotra” in the film, while Amitabh Bachchan bagged the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of headmaster “Narayan Shankar.”

The soundtrack of Mohabbatein was composed by Jatin-Lalit, while the lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi. Songs like “Humko Humise Chura Lo,” “Chalte Chalte Yunhi Ruk Jaata Hoon Main” and “Aankhein Khuli Ho Ya Ho Band” are fondly remembered and played till today.

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This is an actual surviving Shahrukh Khan poster of the 1998 Hindi movie KKHH that featured the “King of Bollywood” in the lead role opposite actress Kajol. Rani Mukerji and superstar Salman Khan also starred in the film.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH) starred the popular on-screen pair of Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol and marked the directorial debut of Karan Johar. The film was extremely successful in India and abroad, becoming the highest grossing Indian film of the year and the third highest grossing Indian film ever behind Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was the first Bollywood film to enter the UK cinema top ten and was the highest grossing Indian film ever outside of India, until its record was broken by Karan Johar’s next directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai swept all major categories at the 1999 Filmfare Awards, becoming the third Indian film to win all four major awards (Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress) at Filmfare, making this Kuch Kuch Hota Hai poster, highly collectible!

In 1999, a year after the film’s release, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was granted a tax free status by the government (subsequent to the film being conferred the National Film Award).

Printed and circulated somewhere in late 1999, this glossy Kuch Kuch Hota Hai poster was originally designed for publicity of the tax free release of the film but never ended up being used.

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji are seen in a dancing pose together in this KKHH poster. The tax free status of the film is advertised prominently in a yellow strip on the top of this Shahrukh Khan poster.

The soundtrack of the film became a rage throughout the nation. Songs like “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Koi Mil Gaya” are played till today.

The film won numerous awards, chief among them being the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Star Screen Award for Best Film.

Border went on to become one of the finest patriotic films ever made in Indian cinema, making this Sunil Shetty movie poster highly collectible!

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film (somewhere in 1997), this Border movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Suniel Shetty, who essayed the role of Border Security Force Captain Bhairon Singh in the film, is seen in a large close up in this Border movie poster. A smaller still photograph in which he is seen carrying an anti tank mine appears at the bottom of this Border Hindi movie poster. The typography used in this poster is entirely in English. A faintly recognizable map is seen in the background of this Border film poster.

Border is a 1997 blockbuster Hindi film based on the Indo-Pak war of 1971, called the “Battle of Longewala”. The film featured unforgettable music and one of its songs, “Sandese Aate Hain” became the country’s anthem upon its release. Lyricist Javed Akhtar bagged numerous awards for the song and it continues to be played till today.

The film won numerous awards, chief among them being the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Star Screen Award for Best Film.

Border went on to become one of the finest patriotic films ever made in Indian cinema, making this Sunny Deol movie poster highly collectible!

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film (somewhere in 1997), this Border movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Sunny Deol, who essayed the role of real life war hero Major Kuldip Singh in the film, is seen in a large close up in this Border movie poster. A smaller still photograph in which he is seen firing a grenade launcher appears at the bottom of this Border Hindi movie poster. The typography used in this poster is entirely in English. A faintly recognizable map is seen in the background of this Border film poster.

Border is a 1997 blockbuster Hindi film based on the Indo-Pak war of 1971, called the “Battle of Longewala”. The film featured unforgettable music and one of its songs, “Sandese Aate Hain” became the country’s anthem upon its release. Lyricist Javed Akhtar bagged numerous awards for the song and it continues to be played till today.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood poster of the 2001 Hindi movie written and directed by Karan Johar that featured the “King of Bollywood,” superstar Shahrukh Khan in the lead role opposite actress Kajol. The film also starred the greatest actor in Indian cinema, superstar Amitabh Bachchan along with Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in prominent roles.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (sometimes also abbreviated as KKKG or K3G) holds the distinction of being the first Indian film to be given a theatrical release in Germany. The film was a massive success at the box office, breaking all opening records upon its release. K3G bagged five Filmfare Awards and is counted as one of the highest grossing Indian films in the overseas market, making this Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham movie poster, highly collectible!

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film somewhere in 2001, this Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Stunning large close ups of the three lead male actors of the film, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan are seen on the top of this KKKG poster. A photographic still of the three of them dancing to the memorable song “Bole Chudiyan” is seen at the bottom. The title of the film appears in English at the bottom of this K3G movie poster. A quotation from Karan Johar at the bottom of this Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham poster reads, “It’s all about loving your parents.”

The soundtrack of the film became a rage throughout the nation upon its release. Songs like “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” “Bole Chudiyan,” “You Are My Soniya” and “Say Shava Shava” are played till today.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1990s), this Karma movie poster was originally designed for publicity of a subsequent release of the film but never ended up being used.

This old Dilip Kumar movie poster features an interesting photographic collage of the leading characters of the film. The premise of the film is captured with a line on the top that reads, “A Battle For Peace.” Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Naseeruddin Shah are seen holding guns on the top of the poster. A large photographic close up of the ultimate method actor of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar is seen on the bottom left. Anupam Kher who plays the unforgettable villain, “Dr. Dang” in the film is seen on the opposing side of this Karma movie poster. Smaller stills of Poonam Dhillon, Nutan and Sridevi are seen at the bottom.

Songs from the film such as “Aye Watan Tere Liye” and “Aye Sanam Tere Liye” have become unforgettable classics.

Printed and circulated a few years after the initial first release of the film (somewhere in the 1990s), this Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar won the Filmfare award for best movie besides receiving several other nominations, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!

This Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar poster was designed by an art studio in Kolkata and has a quirky hand painted appearance which is typical of old school Bollywood film poster art.

A stunning hand drawn portrait of superstar Aamir Khan is seen prominently in this hand painted Bollywood poster. The title of the film appears in a very stylized font at the bottom.

Produced by Nasir Hussain, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar inspired several remakes such as the 1999 Telugu film Thammudu, the 2001 Tamil film Badri, the 2001 Kannada film Yuvaraja and the 2003 Bengali film Champion.

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Jatin Lalit and lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Upon its release, the album became a rage throughout the nation. Songs like “Pehla Nasha” and “Yahaan Ke Hum Sikander” sung by Udit Narayan are fondly remembered and played till today. “Pehla Nasha” has become a timeless classic and often finds mention in the greatest Bollywood film tracks of all time.

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This is an actual surviving original vintage Bollywood poster of the 1961 Hindi film that featured the “Elvis Presley of India,” Shammi Kapoor in the lead role opposite actress Saira Banu.

Junglee marked the debut of actress Saira Banu’s career and earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress.

The film featured chartbusters such as “Aai Aai Ya Sukoo Sukoo” and “Yahoo! Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahen” sung by Mohammed Rafi, making this Junglee movie poster highly collectible!

Printed and circulated a few years after the first release run of the film (late 1960s / early 1970s), this Junglee movie poster was originally designed for publicity of a subsequent release of the film but never ended up being used.

This vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed on canvas by a poster design studio in Delhi. The poster features a stunning rendition of Shammi Kapoor in his iconic “freestyle” dancing pose on the top. The opening lyric of the cult song, “Yahoo!” appears written in bold prominently on the top along with the message “Junglee is back,” signifying the re-release of the film. A snowy background is seen behind Shammi Kapoor in this Junglee movie poster.

The soundtrack of Junglee is fondly remembered and played even today. Songs like “Ehsaan Tera Hoga,” “Aai Aai Ya Sukoo Sukoo” and “Yahoo! Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahen” have become timeless classics.

Jhoola

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Vintage Bollywood poster for sale of the old Hindi film Jhoola (1962).

This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood poster of the 1962 classic Hindi film directed by K. Shankar that starred Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt in lead roles. Pran, Rajendra Nath, Achala Sachdev, Mohan Choti and Tun Tun also starred in the film.

Jhoola was the second collaboration of Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt after the stellar success of Sadhna (1958).

Printed and circulated a few years after the initial first release of the film (somewhere in the 1960s), this vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This vintage Bollywood poster was designed by an art studio in Delhi and has a quirky hand painted appearance which is typical of old school Bollywood posters. Large hand drawn portraits of Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt are seen prominently in this vintage Bollywood Delhi poster. A couple riding an elephant are seen in the center. A smaller hand drawn figure of actor Pran holding a whiskey bottle in one hand and a glass in the other is seen on the left hand side of this old Hindi movie poster designed in Delhi. Comedian Rajendra Nath is seen in a hilarious drawing at the bottom.

Yalgaar

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Hand drawn Bollywood poster of the Hindi film Yalgaar (1992) for sale.

Featured here is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1992 Hindi movie directed by and starring Feroz Khan along with Sanjay Dutt, Nagma, Kabir Bedi, Mukesh Khanna and Manisha Koirala in pivotal roles.

Printed and circulated during the initial run of the film (somewhere in the early 1990s), this hand drawn Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This Sanjay Dutt movie poster was originally designed in oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata, giving it a very quirky appearance. The artwork is typical of old school Bollywood posters of the past.

Sanjay Dutt is seen in a karate pose punching in the air in a brilliant hand draw rendition prominently in the poster. A smaller hand drawn portrait of Feroz Khan pointing a gun is seen alongside. The faces of the stars are painted in yellow, similar to “The Simpsons.” This Sanjay Dutt film poster features a stunning use of bright yellow and red shades, giving it a very eye catching appearance.

Yalgaar featured a memorable soundtrack. A couple of songs from the film, “Ho Jata Hai Kaise Pyar Na Jane Koi” and “Aakhir Tumhe Aana Hai” are fondly played and remembered till today.

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Old school Bollywood poster of the Hindi film Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994) for sale.

Featured here is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1994 Hindi movie Zamane Se Kya Darna that was directed by Bobby Raj. The film starred Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon in lead roles.

Printed and circulated during the initial run of the film (somewhere in the mid 1990s), this old school Bollywood poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

This old school Bollywood poster was originally designed in oil on canvas format by a small time art studio in Kolkata, giving it a very quirky appearance. The artwork is typical of old school Bollywood posters of the past.

Raveena Tandon is seen clinging on to Sanjay Dutt, who is bleeding from wounds to his face and hands. The faces of the stars are painted in yellow, similar to “The Simpsons.” This old school Bollywood poster features a stunning use of bright yellow, red and blue shades, giving it a very eye catching appearance.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood movie poster of the 2001 political drama that starred Anil Kapoor (of Slumdog Millionaire fame) in the lead role.

Nayak is a critically acclaimed film that has developed a cult following over the years, making this Anil Kapoor movie poster highly collectible!

In the film, Anil Kapoor plays a powerful character of a journalist who becomes the chief minister for a day. The name of his character, “Shivaji Rao” was taken from Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth’s real name.

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film somewhere in 2001, this Nayak movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

The lead star of the film, Anil Kapoor is seen in a heroic pose with his fist in the air on the top. An action sequence from the film is depicted at the bottom of this glossy Nayak movie poster.

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This is an actual surviving original Bollywood poster of the blockbuster 2009 comedy written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani that starred Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, Mona Singh and Boman Irani in prominent roles.

3 Idiots smashed all box office records upon its release and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for achieving the highest box office collections for a Bollywood film.

The film won 52 accolades, including five Filmfare Awards, ten Star Screen Awards, sixteen IIFA Awards, three National Film Awards and five GIMA Awards.

Printed and circulated somewhere during the original first release of the film in 2009, this 3 Idiots movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

The 3 Idiots, superstar Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi are seen peering out of barrels in this hilarious movie poster. Aamir Khan is pictured thinking of his love interest Kareena Kapoor in a comic speech bubble in this 3 Idiots film poster.

The phrase “Aal Izz Well” from the movie (which is also featured in a song) became a rage throughout the nation during the film’s release and is quoted even today as a statement of reassurance.

The highly acclaimed soundtrack of 3 Idiots was composed by Shantanu Moitra with lyrics penned by Swanand Kirkire. Songs like “Aal Izz Well” and “Give Me Some Sunshine” are fondly remembered and played till today.

Following the tremendous success of 3 Idiots, a Chinese remake of the film produced by Stephen Chow is being planned. There are reportedly also plans for a Hollywood remake produced in the United States.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood poster of the 1995 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan that starred Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles.

Coolie No. 1 was Karisma Kapoor’s first hit film. Govinda was awarded “performer of the decade” for his role in Coolie No. 1 at the Star Screen Awards (Special Jury Awards). The film has gathered a cult status over the years, making this Coolie No. 1 poster highly collectible!

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1990s / early 2000s), this classic Govinda movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Karisma Kapoor is seen seated on Govinda’s shoulder in this Coolie No. 1 poster. Harish Kumar and Kanchan are seen in smaller photographic stills alongside.

The music of Coolie No. 1 created a rage throughout the nation at the time of its release. Songs like “Main To Raste Se Ja Raha Tha” and “Husn Hain Suhana” are fondly remembered and played even today.

This Coolie No. 1 poster capitalizes on the tremendous success of the song, “Main To Raste Se Ja Raha Tha” by announcing its lyrics on the top.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood film poster of the 1996 romance that starred superstar Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles.

Printed and circulated several years after the first release of the film (somewhere in the late 1990s / early 2000s), this classic Raja Hindustani poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

Raja Hindustani was declared an “All Time Blockbuster” and became one of the highest grossing films of the 1990s. The film's soundtrack album sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the bestselling Bollywood soundtrack albums of all time. Songs from the film, most notably “Pardesi Pardesi Jana Nahi” are played till today.

Raja Hindustani bagged 5 awards at the prestigious 1997 Filmfare Awards (including the Best Movie, Best Actor and Best Actress awards), making this classic Raja Hindustani movie poster highly collectible!

Aamir Khan is seen holding a rose in his hand in a large close up prominently in this Raja Hindustani poster. The two lead actors are seen in a romantic dancing still alongside in this Raja Hindustani film poster.

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This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood movie poster of the 1999 musical romance that starred Anil Kapoor (of Slumdog Millionaire fame), Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.

Taal was the highest grossing film of the year in overseas markets – becoming a massive success in both the US and UK. It became the first Indian film to reach the top 20 on Variety’s box office list, making this Taal movie poster highly collectible!

Taal won several Filmfare awards – most notably the Best Music Director Award for AR Rahman’s brilliant compositions in the film. Songs from the film became a rage throughout the nation at the time of the film’s release. The soundtrack of the film made it to the “Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks of All Time” list. Tracks like “Taal Se Taal Mila” and “Ramta Jogi” are counted as AR Rahman’s finest and played till today.

Printed and circulated during the original first release of the film somewhere in the late 1990s, this Taal movie poster was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

The lead couple Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai are seen in a passionate pose on the top. Anil Kapoor is seen in a flamboyant pose at the bottom of this glossy Taal movie poster.

The film bagged several awards, most notable of them including the Filmfare Best Director Award (Yash Chopra) and the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Raaj Kumar). Waqt was shortlisted by the BFI in their list of films to consider for the top ten Indian films award, making this old Bollywood poster highly collectible!

This old Bollywood poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film a few years after its original first release (somewhere in the late 1960s).

This old Bollywood poster features an interesting collage of still images of the lead cast. Actor Raaj Kumar is seen at the center of this Waqt movie poster flanked by Sunil Dutt and Sadhana on either side. Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore are seen in smaller photographic stills at the bottom of this Waqt movie poster.

Waqt (1965) rekindled the age old lost-and-reunited formula that had been continuing since the early 1940s in Bollywood (first used in Kismat that released in 1943). The film is fondly remembered for its iconic song, “Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen,” sung by Manna Dey which is played till today.